Halesowen Road, Cradley Heath

TO LET: Former garage/store, converted to provide modern and stylish office/storage use, planned on two floors, and with allocated car space. Approximate gross internal floor area = 435 sq.ft. EPC = 30 (B)

Formerly a garage/store and converted in 2022 to provide modern and stylish office and storage space. The premises has the benefit of one allocated car-parking space and is situated within the grounds of 3 residential blocks of flats.

GROUND FLOOR ACCOMMODATION

Open-plan office/Kitchen: 3.7m (max) x 4.23m having range of base cupboards, wall-cabinets, sink & integrated oven, hob & extract hood filter. Wall-mounted electric heater. Neutral decoration. Blinds to uPVC entrance door and side window. Stylish vinyl floor finish.

Shower Room: 1.90m x 1.68m comprising modern shower room suite with tiled floor, having shower enclosure with electric shower, toilet, wash hand basin & extractor fan.

Under-stairs cupboard: 0.69m x 1.85m providing a useful additional storage area for coats and cleaning equipment.

FIRST FLOOR ACCOMMODATION

FIRST FLOOR STORAGE AREA: 3.35m (min) x 5.10m plus 1.22m x 1.13m, with reduced ceiling height to a minimum of 0.50m and a 1.86m maximum. The first floor accommodation is accessed via stairs from the open-plan office/kitchen area, and has a carpet finish to the floor. Two uPVC dormer windows, each fitted with vertical blinds. Wall-mounted electric panel heater.

CONDITIONS:

The current/most recent occupier did not have an internet line installed. Therefore, time allowances should be made to have this installed, if internet is required, before office use commences. Broadband and mobile speed can be established using the following website.
https://www.ofcom.org.uk/phones-telecoms-and-internet/advice-for-consumers/advice/ofcom-checker

The current planning conditions state that the following: -

1. The building shall not be used for residential use.
2. Hours of the office use shall be limited to between 8am and 4pm Monday to Friday with no office use on bank or public holidays.
3. The use of the building shall remain ancillary to the residential use of the development.

LEASE:
Length of lease by negotiation. The tenant will be responsible for internal repairs, and internal/external decoration, and will reimburse the landlord the building insurance premium.

The Agent has not checked the legal documents to verify the leasehold status of the property. The lessee is advised to obtain verification from their Solicitor or Surveyor.

SERVICES AND APPLIANCES:
Mains electricity, water and drainage are connected. Electric heaters are provided on ground and first floor levels.

The Agents have not tested any apparatus, equipment, fixtures, fittings or services and so cannot verify they are in working order or fit for their purpose. The tenant is advised to obtain verification from their Solicitor or Surveyor.

RATING ASSESSMENT:

Rateable Value:-

1st April 2017 to present: £1375
From 1st April 2023: £1725

Where provided the Agent has made an online enquiry with the Valuation Office website and this information should be verified by interested parties making their own enquires.

VAT:
We are advised that the property is not registered for VAT and therefore VAT is not payable on the rent.

VIEWING:
Strictly by prior appointment via Agent's on 0121 422 4011 (option 3, commercial).

IMPORTANT NOTE:
If you are considering entering into a lease for commercial premises, before proceeding we would draw to your attention the existence of the Code for Leasing Business Premises First Edition February 2020 (https://www.rics.org/globalassets/code-for-leasing_ps-version_feb-2020.pdf)

This document and its supplemental guide sets out the basis on which negotiations of the lease terms should be undertaken. It is recommended that you obtain your own professional advice with regard to the Code and the proposed lease terms before proceeding.

MONEY LAUNDERING REGULATIONS:
In order to comply with Money Laundering Regulations, all prospective tenants are required to provide the following -

1. Satisfactory photographic identification.
2. Proof of address/residency.
3. In the absence of being able to provide appropriate physical copies of the above, Scriven & Co reserves the right to obtain electronic verification of identity.

Satisfactory bank and trade references will also be required.